Songs of Youth and Discovery
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"Songs of Youth and Discovery" is a five-part song cycle written by composer Jerrold Fisher
and lyrics by Lawrence Leritz
. The cycle had its beginnings with the "Dance Celebration" company which premiered in New York City at the Priory Theatre, with the number "Worth A Song" a standout. "Worth A Song" was later performed in Paris, with Lawrence Leritz, dancer, Elaine Bunse, soprano and New York City Opera
's Bruce Norris, pianist. In 2007, four more songs were added and the song cycle was formed. On June 3, 2007, the world premiere concert of the "Songs Of Youth And Discovery" debuted at the historic Sherman Theatre in Shroudsburg, PA. by the Pocono Choral Society.
Jerrold Fisher
Jerrold Fisher is an American composer, conductor, singer, arranger and musician. In 1970 he was Acting Music Director and Conductor of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Conductor of the Haddonfield Symphony Orchestra for seven seasons. Mr...
and lyrics by Lawrence Leritz
Lawrence Leritz
Lawrence Leritz is an American dancer, singer, actor, producer, fitness expert and choreographer.-Life and career:...
. The cycle had its beginnings with the "Dance Celebration" company which premiered in New York City at the Priory Theatre, with the number "Worth A Song" a standout. "Worth A Song" was later performed in Paris, with Lawrence Leritz, dancer, Elaine Bunse, soprano and New York City Opera
New York City Opera
The New York City Opera is an American opera company located in New York City.The company, called "the people's opera" by New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, was founded in 1943 with the aim of making opera financially accessible to a wide audience, producing an innovative choice of repertory, and...
's Bruce Norris, pianist. In 2007, four more songs were added and the song cycle was formed. On June 3, 2007, the world premiere concert of the "Songs Of Youth And Discovery" debuted at the historic Sherman Theatre in Shroudsburg, PA. by the Pocono Choral Society.